Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Spotland where Rochdale play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 17,128 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Izzet.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Rochdale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Izzet.
0.00
0-0Coventry City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.31
0-0Jose Diez makes a probing pass to Francis Montague. Francis Montague flicks a high pass forward. Mauricio Medina controls it well on his chest. Mauricio Medina advances inside the box! Mauricio Medina muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
3.05
0-0Gavin Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Casale. Marco Casale flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
8.01
0-1Aladino Vicari runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aladino Vicari knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. With a superhuman jump, Antonio Menendez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.27
Erwin Elshot plays the ball forward to Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Casale. Marco Casale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo. Excellent save.
16.08
Fabio Hubner hits a low pass to Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.54
0-1Antonino Campagnolo barges into Jean-Luc Biancalani. Antonino Campagnolo is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Luc Biancalani gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.48
Dario Servidei decides to run forward with the ball. Dario Servidei lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
24.31
Francis Montague threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina advances inside the box! Mauricio Medina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
27.33
1-2Jean-Luc Biancalani clumsily knocks into Enrico Zampagna. The referee warns Jean-Luc Biancalani to calm down! Enrico Zampagna stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.37
Gavin Upson sees Aladino Vicari in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aladino Vicari threads a neat ball through to Marco Casale. Marco Casale lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
34.19
1-2Enrico Zampagna flicks a high pass forward. Dario Servidei collects the pass. Dario Servidei sees a break and surges forward. Dario Servidei knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sean Apolloni.
36.29
Fabio Hubner takes it forward alone. Fabio Hubner lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Stephan Gyan.
37.12
1-2Corner kick to Rochdale. Fabio Hubner chips it out wide. Jean-Luc Biancalani looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.28
With a delightful solo run, Dario Servidei stretches the opposition's defence. Dario Servidei knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Juan Ignacio Lorenzo manages to keep it out.
42.06
1-2Francis Montague hacks Aladino Vicari from behind! The referee calls over Francis Montague and shows him a yellow card! Aladino Vicari runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Rochdale appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Rochdale kick off the second half!
47.29
Jose Diez threads a neat ball through to Adriano Bellini. Adriano Bellini flicks a high pass forward. Steve Collymore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Gyan who gathers it comfortably.
49.21
Fabio Hubner chips the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Medina. Mauricio Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Upson.
53.30
Jean-Luc Biancalani catches Gavin Upson on the ankles. Jean-Luc Biancalani is given another warning by the referee! Gavin Upson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.21
Adriano Bellini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
63.46
Enrico Zampagna passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Aladino Vicari. Aladino Vicari threads a neat ball through to Antonio Menendez. Antonio Menendez knocks in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.44
Mauricio Medina barges into Enrico Zampagna. The referee calls over Mauricio Medina and shows him a yellow card! Enrico Zampagna stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.47
Dario Servidei passes the ball forward to Marco Casale. Marco Casale plays a one-two with Antonio Menendez and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Marco Casale provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Juan Ignacio Lorenzo. Excellent save.
83.56
Aladino Vicari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianpaolo Maggioni. Gianpaolo Maggioni knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sean Apolloni.
85.39
Antonio Menendez barges into Cesare Milanese. The referee warns Antonio Menendez to calm down! Cesare Milanese runs off the knock.
89.39
Jose Diez flicks a high pass forward. Adriano Bellini collects the pass. Adriano Bellini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Collymore. Steve Collymore lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Luc Biancalani. Jean-Luc Biancalani beats his man to it with a header. Stephan Gyan gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mauricio Medina 24 | Antonio Menendez 8, 21 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Menendez of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Juan Ignacio Lorenzo (GK)
7
2. Cesare Milanese (DEF)
6
3. Jose Diez (DEF)
6
4. Sean Apolloni (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Schönenborn (DEF)
6
6. Adriano Bellini (MID)
6
7. Francis Montague (MID)
6
8. Fabio Hubner (MID)
6
9. Steve Collymore (ATT)
6
10. Jean-Luc Biancalani (ATT)
5
11. Mauricio Medina (ATT)
8
12. Pierre G. Rutzittu (MID)
0
13. Tchiressoua Lauret (ATT)
0
14. Michael Clemence (DEF)
0
1. Stephan Gyan (GK)
7
2. Enrico Zampagna (DEF)
6
3. Antonino Campagnolo (DEF)
5
4. Gavin Upson (DEF)
6
5. Girolamo Miceli (MID)
6
6. Dario Servidei (MID)
8
7. Aladino Vicari (MID)
7
8. Erwin Elshot (MID)
6
9. Marco Casale (ATT)
6
10. Antonio Menendez (ATT)
9
11. Gianpaolo Maggioni (ATT)
6
12. Colin Vassell (MID)
0
13. Aimo Ziliani (MID)
0
14. Florian Eilts (ATT)
0